Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin, 1540. Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.POLO.DO.TO.PRV. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .GROSSVS.CIVI.GEDANEN.1540. Iconography: royal busts, city coat of arms.
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Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin, 1540. Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.POLO.DO.TO.PRV. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .GROSSVS.CIVI.GEDANEN.1540. Iconography: royal busts, city coat of arms.

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Gdansk grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin 1540 Obverse Crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearl-shaped borders inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Polo.Do .Prv Reverse Coat arms Gdansk .Grossvs.Civi.Gedanen.1540 Iconography royal busts city coat circular metallic object worn textured surface showing shades gray silver hints darker patina featuring embossed central design includes stylized floral heraldic motif cross- shape surrounded raised inner rim decorative outer band repeating raised elements background object white.

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